Money extracted to penalize wrongdoers and deter others from similar acts is most accurately termed _____
a. punitive damages
b. compensatory damages
c. pecuniary damages
d. fiscal relief
A
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a) younger b) more mentally disturbed c) older d) less likely to recidivate
To impose preventive detention under the Bail Reform Act a federal judge must predict whether or not a defendant will commit crimes while on pretrial release
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
Which of the following states has the highest concentration of homeless?
a. New York b. Texas c. Florida d. California
Which of the following factors weighs most heavily for law enforcement officer making the decision about a formal juvenile court referral?
A. keeping the community safe B. protecting the rights of the youth C. serving the needs of the school D. considering the conditions of the family